Thankfulness

 

     Thank you for allowing me to share something so personal with you this week. We can’t thank all of you enough for your warm thoughts and prayers. The power of prayer is real and we appreciate each of you. Our daughter gave me permission to write. Writing continues to be my source of release, of communication, of refreshing, of time with God, of letting go and working through. Both of our daughters love the written word as well, along with grammar and spelling, as I do. Our oldest daughter has written notes or sent e-mails over the years when she has something to share with us..

    This often brought an, “Uh, oh, what’s up now?”  I get it. I used to write my mom notes and letters, too. I am still working through these last months of worry and confusion with our precious grandchild. The love we have for our kids and grandkids is profound and beyond words, spoken or written.  Many of you understand. The love is overpowering and precious and we are blessed.

     Let’s continue to hang on tight to Jesus and to each other. Life isn’t easy. But life is filled with hope and joy, with laughter and love, with sunshine and roses. The thorns may prick and the storm clouds may approach again, but with God and with each other we will get through it all. After all, eternity awaits.

Rejoice always. Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Father,

Thank You for Your grace, for Your love, for Your presence. Keep us praying. Keep us rejoicing. Keep us filled with thanksgiving for each other and for You. Thank You for the loved ones in our lives. We are blessed.

In Jesus name,

Amen